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COVID-19, Teen Stress, and How Educators Can Support Stress Management Today

Hear from four social workers on the changing mental health landscape for teens, how their work has changed in remote learning, and how we can support our teens better.

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High School Life

COVID-19, Teen Stress, and How Educators Can Support Stress Management Today

Hear from four social workers on the changing mental health landscape for teens, how their work has changed in remote learning, and how we can support our teens better.

Hana Beach Editorial Associate

SEL & Mental Health

High School & Society

5 Resources for Student Wellness and Stress Management

ISSUE 53 • January 10, 2021 Happy New Year! Students and educators are setting new intentions, resolutions, and goals for 2021. While there’s a ton of excitement and…

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

SEL & Mental Health

High School & Society

The Importance of Arts Education and Why the Arts Matter in the Age of COVID-19

In remote learning, arts education has never been more fragile. Here’s how these educators are sparking creativity in their students and learn how you can too.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

Teaching & Learning

High School Redesign

The power of this project-based learning and place-based learning school

At Círculos, project-based, place-based learning isn’t just a catchphrase. It’s reshaped the way students experience school.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

School-wide Approaches

High School Life

Lucid Dreaming: Planning for a Better Future in a School Crisis

COVID-19 has disrupted education. Learn how to respond to the moment and transform the future through lucid dreaming.

Nithi Thomas Partner, The Learning Accelerator

Design Tools & Resources

High School Redesign

What Are Restorative Justice Circles, and When Can They be Utilized?

Restorative justice circles are a great tool for building relationships and achieving goals. Here’s how you can use them in your classroom and beyond.

Nicole Smith Restorative Justice Trainer-Consultant & Writer

School-wide Approaches

High School Life

Teen Activists on Elections, Civic Life, and Grassroots Organizing

Between the pandemic, presidential election, and economic downturn—2020 has been a tumultuous year for everyone. But some high school students have taken matters into their own hands: by hitting the campaign trail.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

Teen Activism

High School Redesign

5 Resources To Rethink High School

We’ve been creating new resources to help educators, students, and communities #ReThinkHighSchool. Here are 5 of our favorites to jumpstart your week of teaching.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

Teaching & Learning

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Beyond High School Graduation

How to Find the Right Career Path in High School

Finding a career is an intimidating task, especially for high school students. Here’s a great place to start when creating your path.

Jules Nash Contributing Writer, XQ Institute

Career Exploration & Discovery

Beyond High School Graduation

Adulting 101: A Few Financial Basics of Adult Life

Learn how to get your finances in order with these well-explained financial basics.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

Adulting

Between Empty Class and Corona Education

High School & Society

Connecting Individual Actions to Systematic Change: An Interview with Professor Rich Milner

Education thought leader and Vanderbilt University Professor Rich Milner in conversation with XQ’s Hana Beach.

Hana Beach Editorial Associate

Anti-racism Education

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High School & Society

What's Happening to School Meals During COVID-19?

COVID-19 has changed the way food-insecure students receive meals and support. Here’s how your family can get involved.

Summer Kriegshauser Senior Program Manager, No Kid Hungry

Education Policy

Beyond High School Graduation

5 Resources for College Planning During COVID-19

As college applications ramp up, this week we’re focusing on college admissions in the time of COVID-19.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
Beyond High School Graduation

How to Write a Powerful College Application Essay

A comprehensive guide to writing and conquering the college admissions essay. Pro-tip: remember to be true to yourself.

Jules Nash Contributing Writer, XQ Institute
High School & Society

Evolving the Common App: The First Step Toward Anti-Racist College Admissions

The Common App is transforming and building a college admissions process that’s equitable for all. Here’s how.

Christopher Wright Vice President of Member Solutions, Common Application
High School Life

These High School Students are Learning Through Filmmaking

Amidst remote learning, these students are engaging in deep projects and learning filmmaking along the way. Here’s how.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool
High School & Society

My Journey as a Black Teacher in America

This former teacher of color shares his experiences before ultimately leaving the profession. His reflection offers insights on the value of equity and empathy that we hope we hope will inspire and inform all educators.

Ryan Edwards Former Educator
High School & Society

5 Post-Election Resources To Keep Students Civically Engaged

While we hope that your students have been active in this year’s election, civic engagement is essential year-round.

Team XQ #ReThinkHighSchool

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We all have stress. But that doesn’t mean we all understand what stress really is or grasp the impact stress can have on our lives. Find some answers for yourself and your life with this XQ course.
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